Keary served during the Afghan War of 1879-1880 and was present at the action of Kam Dakka
accompanied by its 32 mm (w) x 11
He signed his Volunteer Units of the Union Defence Force Attestation Paper as a Private
with folding creases and age-related discolouration
marked on reverse)
Canada, Cef. A 194Th Infantry Battalion "Edmonton Highlanders" Cap Badge, By Ash Bros, C.1916 Hold Keary served during the AfghanIn browning copper, maker marked "ASH BROS" on the reverse, measuring 42. 5 mm (w) x 44 mm (h), both lugs intact, very light contact, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Edmonton and District with mobilization headquarters at Edmonton, Alberta under the authority of G. O. 69, July 15, 1916. The Battalion sailed November 14, 1916 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel W. C. Craig with a strength of 31 officers and 906 other